- Position Title
- Risk Management Specialist
- Agency
- Risk Management Agency
- Announcement Number
- RMA-23-11998457-DE-DAIS-MC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 28, 2023 to Monday, July 10, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-9, Risk Management Specialist work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
2.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-11, Risk Management Specialist work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-12, Risk Management Specialist work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience applying federal program policy and the application of program requirements.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural production practices.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of crop and livestock marketing alternatives.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of federal agricultural or crop insurance programs, procedures, and objectives.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and experience relevant to crop insurance education.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and experience relevant to geographic information systems.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience working in agriculture, an agriculture business, the crop insurance industry, or a similarly related agricultural industry.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to evaluate information and develop solutions for agricultural or crop insurance products.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of crop insurance policies, guidelines, and procedures to improve program operations.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in researching, analyzing, and applying agricultural or crop insurance program regulations, policies, or procedures.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze information for agricultural or crop insurance products.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and experience in planning, and developing programs.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience with communicating to individuals or groups.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in communicating in writing with agricultural, farming, and crop insurance organizations and others.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
20.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience to effectively handle conflicts and negotiations.
21.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.